Background:
The current Altitude Record in South Africa is set at just below 3Km
above ground level (AGL).
This project will attempt to set a new South African and African Record
of 10Km or more.
During this attempt, a payload will be carried in the Rocket that will
allow High Altitude Testing (HAT) to be conducted by the Vaal
University of Technology.
Sponsorship:
To make this project possible, sponsorship is required in the form of
logistical and financial support.
Your company can become a part of this project as a major sponsor or
the Title Sponsor.
A major sponsor will receive the following:
Advertising space on launch day.
Logo on the Booster section of the Rocket.
Logo on team gear.
Link to company website.
Be listed on the ASR website a major contributor.
Sponsorship in the amount of R5 000 to R10 000 will qualify as a major
contributor.
A Title Sponsor will receive the following:
Entire Rocket Vehicle painted in the corporate colours.
Advertising space on launch day. Prominent placing is guaranteed.
Logos on the Sustainer section of the Rocket.
Logo on team gear and equipment like the launch pad.
Link to company website.
Web page dedicated to your company's involvement with the project.
Title Sponsorship is in the amount of R50 000.
Media Coverage:
This project has been announced on CNBC Africa (DSTV
Channel 54) in June 2007. The
channel is doing follow-up inserts on this project.
Magazines like Engineering News and
Popular Mechanics have done
articles on the event.
Many national media agencies have been notified of the event and are
eager to cover the launch.
Our website is well visited and will feature up-to-date information on
the project and it's sponsors.
